Inside Michael Busch's long road to becoming an instant success with the Cubs

Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Michael Busch has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, that kind of résumé gets you fast-tracked to the big leagues. First, it was perennial All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman signing a long-term deal to occupy Busch's primary position in Los Angeles for years to come.